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WTA Finals: Rybakina targets repeat as Sabalenka seeks elusive title
We look at the main talking points ahead of the season finale
WTA privacy concerns resurface after Jessica Pegula hot-mic incident
Conversation took place after a practice session between players ahead of the upcoming WTA Finals at Indian Wells, which the tournament’s official channels were livestreaming
Rybakina's remarkable 2026: The stats behind her rise to world No 1
Kazakh has dominated her closest rivals to dethrone Aryna Sabalenka and top the year-end rankings for the first time
InterviewAbdullah Humaid Al Muhairi: 'I wasn't really expecting to win a medal'
Emirati picked up silver medals in individual and team jumping at the 2026 Asian Games. His next target is qualification for the LA Olympics
Showjumping leaps forward with Global Champions Tour at Giza Pyramids
Sport makes spectacular debut in Egypt with 50 of the best riders in the world
NBA targets 2027 Europe expansion as EuroLeague charts own path
American association promises faster growth and profits even as European body refuses merger and unveils 10-year business plan
InterviewSheikha Latifah on her 20 years of Asian Games success and new Olympic dream
Emirati rider has enjoyed success at highest level for two decades and tells The National she hopes to compete at LA 2028
UAE teenager’s stunning rise from school runner to Asian Games champion
Diamond League, World Championships and LA 2028 all on the agenda for 18-year-old hurdler after breakthrough in Japan
‘My country deserves this’: UAE Asian Games champions on gold and World Pro aims
Having defended their continental jiu-jitsu titles in Japan, next target is November's global finals in Abu Dhabi
Middle East swing of Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai all in place on WTA 2027 calendar
Trio of tournaments set for February as tour also reveals that all combined WTA 1000 tournaments will award equal prize money for first time
AnalysisSalah walks, Hassan talks - and Egypt have a problem
Pharaohs head coach has gone from hero to headache as he attempted to walk back criticism of Shenawy and the Egyptian league while questions remain over whether Salah will return
Egypt's new chapter: Salah and World Cup stars target Afcon glory
Pharaohs set for homecoming match against Angola at Cairo International Stadium
InterviewFormer NBA star Diakite has won it all - now he wants to make Dubai his home
Serial winner will be in action for Dubai Basketball at the EuroLeague SuperCup in Abu Dhabi this weekend
UAE athletes to watch at 2026 Asian Games
Strong Emirati contingent in Japan hoping to better Hangzhou Games tally
Rybakina and Zverev stand tall at US Open as Sabalenka buckles under pressure
New champions crowned in final Grand Slam of season at Flushing Meadows
